Scholar's Weekend

Hi my name is Austin Rinehart, and I am a Sophomore Religious Studies Major here at Centenary College. I am also a Student Ambassador, hence why I am writing a blog on the Admissions page! This week in the Admissions Office we are gearing up for Scholar's Weekend. What is Scholar's Weekend you might ask? Well, Scholar's Weekend is an opportunity for incoming freshman to compete for our competitive scholarships that we offer here at Centenary College. The big one everyone is aiming for is the Nancy Christian Scholarship which is a full tuition AND fees Scholarship offered to a few incoming freshman that the faculty, students, and staff have deemed necessary and acceptable to receive them.

Here at Centenary College roughly 96% of our students receive some kind of financial aid, and we strive to help each and every student reach their goal of attending the college of their choosing. We hope the choice students make is Centenary College, and we do our best to compile a scholarship packet that is geared towards their individual needs.

I would not be at Centenary College if it wasn't for the awesome Admissions and Financial Aid Staff. During my Senior year of high school I was researching colleges and visiting them almost every weekend. I made my decision based on what best fit me as a student. I narrowed my search down to four colleges. Two were in the State of Mississippi and two were in the State of Louisiana. Centenary College was the last of the four I planned on visiting. I came to Centenary as a high school student on a Friday afternoon, and left on Saturday as a future Centenary Gent! The memories I gained on that visit were unforgettable. I felt welcomed here, I felt loved here, I felt like I was a part of this school even before I was accepted.

During my time at Centenary I have made countless friends, and gained even more valuable experiences that have shaped me and made me into the person I am today! I extend to you an invitation to Centenary College. That is all it took for me, an invitation. If you are contemplating what college might be right for you, I urge you to consider Centenary College... it truly is a wonderful place!